North Carolina · 8K · 1 Mile · 5K
Santa Run 8K/5K & Snowman Dash
Santa Run 8K/5K & Snowman Dash is a 8K, 1 Mile and 5K event held in Charlotte, North Carolina. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, December 19, 2026. About 5,210 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- December 19, 2026
- Location
- Charlotte, NC
- Field size
- ~5,210 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, December 19, 2026
- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Distances
- 8K, 1 Mile, 5K
- Field size
- About 5,210 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- santaruncharlotte.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $44.99 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026)
- Start time
- 9:00 AM EST
About the Santa Run 8K/5K & Snowman Dash
It’s the most RUNderful time of the year! 8k can choose to be a Santa , Elf , Reindeer , or Snowman . The 10 th Annual Santa Run 8K/5K & Snowman Dash presented by Taylor Clay Products, will take place on December 19, 2026 at 9:00am in front of Truist Ball park in Uptown Charlotte. This family fun event encourages participants to have fun, be creative, and dress up in costumes. Costumes are of course encouraged but not required. In fact, we will help you with your costume. All participants will …
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Santa Run 8K/5K & Snowman Dash: common questions
- When is the Santa Run 8K/5K & Snowman Dash?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, December 19, 2026.
- Where is the Santa Run 8K/5K & Snowman Dash held?
- In Charlotte, North Carolina.
- What distances does the Santa Run 8K/5K & Snowman Dash offer?
- 8K, 1 Mile and 5K.
- How many people run the Santa Run 8K/5K & Snowman Dash?
- About 5,210 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Santa Run 8K/5K & Snowman Dash?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Santa Run 8K/5K & Snowman Dash?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $44.99 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the Santa Run 8K/5K & Snowman Dash start?
- 9:00 AM EST.
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